Intermediate Electrical Engineer-terrace

April 23 2024
Industries Architecture, Engineering and related
Categories Electrical, Power, Hydraulic, Wind, Nuclear,
Terrace, BC • Full time

Type of position: Régulier

Your future role on our team

Our Terrace Office is growing and is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our continued growth and achievement of our strategic objectives as consultants in the natural resource and renewable energy industries. Terrace offers a multitude of advantages such as a short commute, great work-life balance, endless year-round recreational opportunities for the adventurous, and you will be residing close to the ocean within the Kitimat Range of the Coast Mountains. Although Terrace is one of the smallest BBA offices, it offers great opportunities to work closely with colleagues from other offices, be exposed to project and business management and most of all, be exposed to multidisciplinary projects, from hydroelectric to mining and work hands-on to support our clients to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Terrace is a regional hub with the largest regional population base in the North-West part of the province and is the service, educational, medical, and transportation hub of the region. It can be easily accessed by road, ferry or by flight from major international carriers

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

  • Work collaboratively with clients, project managers, engineers, designers and drafters in the preparation of deliverables to BBA and client standards
  • Establish client needs, prepare or review reports, estimates, specifications, quotations and proposals
  • Prepare and review design deliverables
  • Perform calculations and studies
  • Work with designers and drafters in the preparation of drawings to BBA and client standards
  • Perform site inspections, testing and commissioning at client sites
  • Create project scope of services, budgets and schedules
  • Plan and monitor work assignments and costs
  • Communicate with the client on active and future projects


Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

  • Strong commitment to health and safety
  • Caring mindset that puts people first
  • Results-driven
  • Ability to see beyond established standards
  • Rigour and ethical
  • Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions

An overview of BBA’s total compensation

  • Annual base salary between $84 000 - $115 000
  • Annual bonification program for all regular employees
  • Access to a time bank
  • Onsite mobility premium
  • Cellphone Program
  • Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • Premium offered through the Employee Referral Program

Overview of certifications and job requirements

  • Electrical Engineering or Technician Degree, or similar
  • 5 to12 years of relevant experience
  • Eligible to register with EGBC as a P.Eng., if applicable
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents such as reports, specifications, studies, plans, and instructions
  • Experience with design deliverables such as single line diagrams, layouts, elevations, material lists, cable and termination schedules, etc
  • Experience preparing and reviewing project estimates
  • Familiarity with IEEE Color Books, CEC and NEC
  • Practical knowledge of HV & MV substations including site layouts, reactive equipment, switching equipment, grounding, shielding, power distribution and lighting
  • Knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical equipment specifications, testing and commissioning
  • Experience with projects in the mining, industrial, or utility sectors
  • Ability to travel on short notice to customer sites and other BBA offices
  • Experience in troubleshooting, commissioning and system installation
  • Excellent communication skills with high competency in English (both spoken and written)

At BBA, you get many benefits

  • Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
  • Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
  • Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
  • Participation in innovation projects
  • Custom training and development plans
  • A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy


About BBA
For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

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